System Programming MCQs with Answers
Practice important System Programming MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 1
Q41:
The OS uses virtual memory to _______ data between storages.
A. Delete
B. Encrypt
C. Transfer
D. Compress
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 1
Q42:
Windows OS arbitrates and schedules _______ to prevent conflict.
A. Files
B. Resources
C. Programs
D. Networks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 1
Q43:
Each object in Windows OS has a _______ name for identification.
A. Common
B. Shared
C. Unique
D. Default
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 1
Q44:
Windows OS supports communication within a _______.
A. Command prompt
B. File
C. Computer or networked computers
D. User profile
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 1
Q45:
Windows OS security allows access only to users with _______.
A. Admin accounts
B. Privileges
C. Scripts
D. Login attempts
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 1
Q46:
Memory management is a _______ feature of Windows OS.
A. Optional
B. Core
C. Virtual
D. Temporary
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 1
Q47:
255 characters is the maximum length for _______ in Windows OS.
A. Processes
B. Files names
C. Security codes
D. APIs
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 1
Q48:
Windows OS supports execution of tasks _______.
A. Sequentially only
B. Synchronously only
C. Asynchronously
D. Linearly
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 2
Q49:
Which of the following is a key feature in the evolution of Windows OS?
A. Stability
B. Scalability
C. Minimization
D. Distribution
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 2
Q50:
The improved performance in new versions of Windows indicates
A. Better hardware
B. Better network
C. Enhanced OS capabilities
D. Old API reuse
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 2
Q51:
New Windows versions must integrate with
A. Programming books
B. DOS commands
C. .NET technologies
D. Basic interfaces
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 2
Q52:
Ease of use in newer Windows versions is ensured by
A. More RAM
B. Improved GUI
C. Lower prices
D. Manuals
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 2
Q53:
The main purpose of introducing new APIs in Windows is to
A. Improve hardware
B. Enhance or extend functionalities
C. Reduce file size
D. Remove GUI
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 2
Q54:
Windows OS runs on various platforms due to its
A. Complexity
B. Scalability
C. Insecurity
D. Age
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 2
Q55:
The Windows OS version specifically designed for managing enterprise applications was
A. Windows XP
B. Windows 3.1
C. Windows Server 2008
D. Windows 95
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 2
Q56:
The first version of Windows developed by Microsoft was
A. Windows 7
B. Windows 3.1
C. Windows XP
D. Windows 2000
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 2
Q57:
Windows 95, 97, and 98 were designed to support
A. 8-bit architecture
B. 16-bit architecture
C. 32-bit architecture
D. 64-bit architecture
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 2
Q58:
The file system used in DOS was based on
A. NTFS
B. EXT4
C. HFS
D. FAT
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 2
Q59:
The maximum file size accessible by MS-DOS was
A. 2GB
B. 10GB
C. 4GB
D. 1GB
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 2
Q60:
The early DOS operating system had a _______ interface
A. Text-based
B. GUI
C. Graphical
D. Virtual
Correct Answer:
A